Estonia to contribute to EU training mission in Mali

Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet has expressed concern over
the worsening situation in Mali and said that Estonia is prepared to contribute
to EU training mission in Mali, reports BC
Foreign Ministry press service.

“The extremist attacks, which have
grown more severe, must stop,” he stated. “We recognise the rapid action taken
by the UN Security Council and the Economic Community of West African States
[ECOWAS] as well as France,” he added.

Paet said that Estonia is prepared
to contribute to the European Union training operation in Mali. “According to
the current schedule, up to two Estonian staff officers could participate in
the mission at its headquarters,” he noted.

According to the Estonian foreign
minister, the political instability and humanitarian situation in Mali threaten
the stability of the entire region. “The support of the region and the entire
international community are crucial in resolving this crisis,” he emphasised.

The situation in Mali has grown
rapidly worse since last Thursday. On Thursday night the UN Security Council
approved a press statement that condemned the attacks by terrorists and called
on other countries to help find a solution to the situation. On Friday France
decided to provide military aid to the government and army of Mali. ECOWAS has
also approved the immediate sending of soldiers to Mali.

The European Union has also decided
to send its own training mission to Mali as quickly as possible.

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